Typically a few months — the Registrar publishes a public notice period before approving the final strike-off, to give any objectors a chance to respond.

Usually pending AOC-4/MGT-7A (or Form 8/11 for an LLP) need to be cleared or specifically addressed in the application first — we assess this during the eligibility check.

No — strike-off is a simplified administrative closure for entities with no assets or liabilities. Liquidation is a formal winding-up process, typically needed when there are assets to distribute or disputes to resolve.

Yes, within a limited statutory window, through an application to the ROC or NCLT — but it's a more involved process than closing it correctly the first time.

Penalties keep accruing daily, and directors risk disqualification from holding directorships elsewhere — formally closing the entity stops that clock instead of letting it run indefinitely.